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False Crocus/Crocus Geometer Moth

Xanthotype urticaria - Xanthotype sospeta

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Description:

Family: Geometridae. Subfamily: Ennominae. (Typical Geometer). Length: 48 mm. Yellow wings variably speckled and blotched purplish brown. PM line is sometimes a complete band. Male are typically more heavily patterned than larger females. Hosts for False Crocus: Various trees and low plants including catnip, goldenrod, ground ivy and dogwood. Hosts for Crocus: Deciduous trees and shrubs including basswood, blueberry, cherry, elm, maple.

Habitat:

Front yard on some bushes.

Notes:

Pattern and markings resembles more False Crocus but the size was closer to Crocus at nearly 2 inches wingspan.

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Xanthotype urticaria

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